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Two Questions for Future Officers | A Firefighters Own Worst Enemy — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:30:58 +0000

[...] by admin on May 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment I get asked frequently by up and coming firefighters all of the time about what they should concentrate on in order to be prepared for promotion. [...]

Comment on What’s In Your Pockets? by jason

jason — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:47:08 +0000

in my pants i carry small prybar with a duck bill about 6inches long an extra wooden wedge folding spanner and 15 foot section of 1inch webbing. in my jacket i carry portable radio extricatiion and fire fighting gloves in a holder that hangs of my jacket another 4inch prybar window punch small thumb wrench carpenters knife a couple zip ties always good to have in another pocket i have a very simple first aid kit with a flast light just basic stuff, i also have the streamlight on my chest reg hal. not led. on my jacket attached is my nomex simply attach it to the neck of your jacket never loose it and easy to find on my helmet i have a wooden 6inch wedge a garrity light and dog tags

Comment on Bailout Hooks–Your Preference? by Alex Streichenwein

Alex Streichenwein — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:46:32 +0000

I prefer the NARS hook by Rescue Products Int. This is the first hook of its design that offers you the ability to use it as a stand alone anchor or with a hand tool/hook combination. I have trained on numerous hooks and feel the NARS hook performs the best. It is easy to hold against the window sill when bailing out due to the hole in the center. When tying off remotely you do not have to tie any half hitches around the hook, you just pass a bite of rope from around the substantial object thru the hole in the hook and back over the hook. The hole in the center is designed for passing the fork end of a halligan thru or a six foot hook. The hook is also made out of stamped aluminum which makes it light weight.

Comment on Jason Hoevelmann presenting “A Firefighter’s Own Worst Enemy” at FDIC 2012 by Bob Shaw

Bob Shaw — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:40:38 +0000

Right on Brother, went down that road had a line of duty death, it changed our attitude, too late in the game.

Comment on Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Remembered by John Fireman

John Fireman — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:11:24 +0000

@ Christian Anthe…I know there's an arson camp out there, but honestly taking out innocent people is NOT the Mafia's style. They may take you out or even your family if you have pissed them off, but to kill innocent people that have nothing to do with the goal(s) of the Mafia is just not their style. As bad as they are they are not Muslim terrorists. There are 2 books on the subject and I highly recommend them both. In the older book, "Beverly Hills: The Anatomy of a Nightclub Fire" By Robert Lawson, The owners were %1000 negligent from the time they first purchased the property until the day it burned to the ground. If that happened today they would have hanged with out a shadow of a doubt. Neither book to include the newer book written by a survivor who is now in the "arson camp" mentions a single thing about arson. The arson "theory" is based on nothing more than a tiny shred of evidence and a HUGE mountain of conjecture. The investgation into the fire on both sides of the fence was done by the best investigators at the time it took years and both sides had more at stake in this case than anyone could possibly fathom. To look at photos of the wiring of that club, which I have would evan lead a total layman to believe without a doubt that a 3 year old child could have wired the BHSC better than the morons that were contracted by the Schillings (owners of BHSC). It was not arson, believe me.

Comment on Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Remembered by John Fireman

John Fireman — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:08:54 +0000

@ Christian Anthe…I know there's an arson camp out there, but honestly taking out innocent people is NOT the Mafia's style. They may take you out or evan your family if you have pissed them off, but to kill innocent people that have nothing to do with the goal(s) of the Mafia is just not their style. As bad as they are they are not Muslim terrorists. There are 2 books on the subject and I highly recommend them both. In the older book, "Beverly Hills: The Anatomy of a Nightclub Fire" By Robert Lawson, The owners were %1000 negligent from the time they first purchased the property until the day it burned to the ground. If that happened today they would have hanged with out a shadow of a doubt. Neither book to include the Newer book written by a survivor who is now in the "arson camp" mentions a single thing about arson. The arson "theory" is based on nothing more than a tiny shred of evidence impropriety and a HUGE mountain of conjecture. The investgation into the fire on both sides of the fence was done by the best investigators at the time it took years and both sides had more at stake in this case than anyone could possibly fathom. To look at photos of the wiring of that club, which I have would evan lead a total layman to believe without a doubt that a 3 year old child could have wired the BHSC better than the morons that were contracted by the Schillings (owners of BHSC). It was not arson, believe me.

Comment on Challenges Everywhere—-But We Have to Get In to See Them by Challenges Everywhere–Get Inside the Building | Engine House Training LLC

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:17:58 +0000

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Comment on About by dc802

dc802 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:26:03 +0000

Michael,
My email is jhoevelmann@gmail.com…Shoot me an email and I will take a look at the website.
Jason

Comment on About by Michael Robinson Sr.

Michael Robinson Sr. — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:18:44 +0000

Chief Hoevelmann,
My name i s michael Robinson Sr, I have been a firefighter for 19 yrs, I have developed a tactical rehab tool that targets high core temps in firefighters. This tool is a very low cost and very effective option for an immediate cooling of front line firefighters! This is a must for every truck, the hot months will be here soon! High core temps and exertional heat-related illness are a key factor in cardiac issues and that is our number killer!! I would be happy to send you one to review and test. Thank you for your time.
Michael Robinson Sr.
Firefighter/Hazmat
HeatSeeker Technology & Design,LLC
http://www.firegroundrehab.com

Comment on The Reason for the Denver Drill by New Hyde Park 2011, Firefighter in Basement

New Hyde Park 2011, Firefighter in Basement — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:41:07 +0000

[...] example Tricks of the trade ..RIT tips | Iron Firemen) make sure everyone knows the Denver drill (The Reason for the Denver Drill | A Firefighters Own Worst Enemy), and practice these things. If/when it is happens it will be the worst day of your [...]